2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

2,681 MOT tests in 2024. 58.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.6%
Failed or needed repairs41.4%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,681 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    80 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    89 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.3%
  2. Brakes17.9%
  3. Suspension14.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  6. Tyres6.0%
  7. Body & chassis4.4%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 58.6% of 2004 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,681 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).